Management of gastric Cancer: East Vs. the west

Gastric cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the world, with 952,000 new cases diagnosed in 2012.1 Although the incidence of gastric cancer is continuously decreasing, about 75% of cases die of the disease, representing the third leading cause of cancer death worldwide.1 Of interest, gastric cancer incidence shows remarkable international regional variation, with almost two-thirds of all cases occurring in Asia. Besides, anatomic sites and pathologic features of gastric cancer show substantial geographical differences, suggesting different etiologies or associated risk factors.

Source: Current Problems in Cancer - October 9, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sook Ryun Park Source Type: research